The Strokes and Jelly Roll to Headline Australia’s Harvest Rock Festival

Adelaide’s Harvest Rock festival will return to the South Australian capital this October, with The Strokes and Jelly Roll announced as the event’s big headline names.

The two-day multi-genre affair will take place at Adelaide’s Rymill & King Rodney Parks across the weekend of Oct. 25-26, having returned following a fallow year in 2024.

Initial plans for the festival’s lineup to arrive on Tuesday (Aug. 12) were delayed, with organizers reading the big reveal with a cryptic message to fans. “We know you were expecting the Harvest Rock lineup today, so, is this it?” they wrote. “Not quite yet. It’s hard to explain, but the lineup is still coming. More soon.”

The usage of the phrase “Is this it” led to speculation that the 2025 event would be headlined by NYC rockers The Strokes, in reference to their 2001 debut record. The thinly-veiled tease turned out to be an easy nut to crack, with the group leading the charge as the first night headliners in an Australian exclusive.

The second day will be headlined by Jelly Roll, whose recently-announced Australian tour inconspicuously left a “TBA”-sized hole for his Adelaide date. Tourmates Shaboozey and Drew Baldridge will also appear on the lineup for the second day.

The War on Drugs (in another Australian exclusive) and M.I.A serve as international guests for the first day, with Groove Armada joining in that same category on the second day.

The remainder of the lineup largely comprises celebrated Australian names, such as Vance Joy, Lime Cordiale, Wolfmother, The Presets, Royel Otis, PNAU and much more.

Since its 2022 debut, Harvest Rock has positioned itself as a key player in the mid-size boutique festival market, offering a city-based alternative to Australia’s increasingly competitive national festival circuit.

Big names such as Jack White, The Black Crowes and Khruangbin appeared on the debut edition of the festival, while Jamiroquai, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Beck and Bright Eyes featured on its second outing.

Following a year off in 2024, it was confirmed on Aug. 1 that the festival would return with support from the state government and an expanded vision.

Harvest Rock Festival Director Ryan Sabet described the 2025 edition as part of a long-term strategy to integrate large-scale live entertainment with regional cultural capital. 

“We’re thrilled to see Harvest Rock return to its Adelaide home to deliver a festival that brings global stadium-sized artists to South Australia, while also championing the region’s world-class food, wine and culture for interstate guests,” he explained. 

“Harvest Rock not only drives tourism and benefits local businesses, but offers a unique festival experience for all ages across the local community and beyond.”